Professional background: Team leader at Waterway Gas and Car Wash at the Flatirons Mall; used to coach freshman football at Boulder High School

Political/community experience: None

Education: Senior at CU-Boulder, studying business marketing

Name a person you admire and explain why: My father. He came up from nothing to become a very successful business leader. I admire how he stays strong in his convictions and is relentless in his desire for success.

What problems or situations in the District 1 area need attention, and how would you address them?

One of my biggest issues is with changing to municipal energy in Boulder. I understand the wants and needs of Boulder citizens involving clean and green energy, but this is a huge undertaking that I strongly question if local government can handle. The large sum of money needed will be a burden to the taxpayers, as will the increase in energy prices.

Another issue is the housing prices in Boulder. Many students live in poorly maintained housing but still pay a premium price. Students are the victims of rental companies around campus. A board needs to be instituted to keep rentals up to date with the price they are charging.

On a countywide basis, what are the top problems or situations or concerns that need the county commissioners' attention, and how would you address them?

One of my biggest concerns is with the open space usage in Boulder County. I believe that some of this land can be sold so in turn taxes can be lowered across the county.

I also believe that fracking, though it is debated, will be beneficial to Boulder County. The effects that many believe about fracking are simply not true, and fracking could be an extremely profitable use of land in Boulder County.

I also believe that there is no issue in farmers using GMOs in Boulder County. Many worry about cross-pollination destroying organic crops, but this is highly unlikely and can be solved with precautions.

Why would you be voters' best choice for this seat?

I would be the voters' best choice because I have no experience, and quite frankly I do not need it because I want to be the people's politician. We in the past few years have seen what politicians have done to this country, and we the people need to take it back. I see that local politicians make too much money; if voted in, I am going to give a $20,000 donation every year of my tenure to a student scholarship fund. I have no political ties and, most importantly, no special interest. All I want is what is best for Boulder County.